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Hawaiian Chocolates Make Excellent Gifts

Known for their premium cacao beans, macadamias and tropical fruits, Hawaii offers a wide selection of signature exotic treats. Hawaiian Chocolates are a decadent combination of rich, gourmet flavors. Visitors to Hawaii’s Big Island can tour cocoa companies, several of which produce chocolate made entirely of native island ingredients. From chocolate-covered macadamia nuts to chocolate-covered peaberry coffee beans, Hawaiian candy is a unique and delectable gift for family and friends.

Why are Hawaiian chocolates coveted by residents and visitors, alike? Perhaps it’s because Hawaii is the only place in the U.S. where cacao trees are found. Requiring tropical, warm air and shaded, moist areas, these trees are grown successfully on only a few island farms, such as Kona Mountain Coffee.


Chocolate and Your Health

High in cancer-fighting antioxidants and cholesterol-free, dark chocolate lovers can indulge without the guilt. While Hawaiian chocolates are rightfully considered a luxury, their health benefits are surprising. Quality chocolate supplies protein, calcium and iron, and research indicates that it also includes flavenoids—which prevent the development of artery-clogging plaques.

Have you ever noticed a sudden feeling of happiness after enjoying your favorite chocolate? This euphoric feeling is thanks to high levels of magnesium, while serotonin and tyramine calms the nerves, lowers anxiety and creates a sense of balance.

Jessica Leebelt is a web marketing professional and long-time consultant of Kona Mountain Coffee, an online retailer of pure Kona coffee, Hawaiian chocolates and more. Kona Mountain Coffee’s Hawaiian chocolates are hand-dipped at their farm in Kailua-Kona, and are shipped quickly for guaranteed freshness.